Cleaning solution dispenser device for use in a water tank, and water tank capable of discharging mixture of water and cleaning solution

ABSTRACT

A cleaning solution dispenser system to automatically dispense a predetermined quantity of cleaning solution along with a flush is disclosed. The system includes the flush water tank with at least one through hole, the water tank comprising a tank body and a lid covered on the tank body. The system includes a first container installed outside having a removable stopper to allow the first container to be filled with the cleaning solution, and a tube with one end connected to the firs container at a bottom portion and the other end inserted inside the flush water tank via the at least one through hole. A second container installed inside and on at least one inner wall of the flush water tank and in receipt of the other end of the tube. The first container is adapted to refill the cleaning solution front the first container into second container.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of a dispenser, moreparticularly to a cleaning solution dispenser for use in a water tank.

BACKGROUND

Urinals and toilet bowls with flushing devices are known, in the art.However, a residue layer generally forms on the surface of the urinal(or toilet bowl) even when the latter is flushed with water after eachuse. The residue layer cannot be removed without scrubbing. In order tominimize the formation of the residue layer and to facilitate cleaningof the urinal (or toilet bowl), a cleaning solution is usually mixedwith the water that is discharged to the urinal (or toilet bowl) duringflushing.

Many devices have been proposed and manufactured for automaticdispensing of cleaning chemicals into flush toilets. Typical examplesfrom recent prior art are U.S. Pat. No. 5,252,957 to Campau, U.S. Pat.No. 5,488,742 to Liao, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,151,722 to Lubrano. While theinventions therein disclosed apparently meet their stated objectives,none of the examples of the prior art have the combined advantages ofsimplicity and ease of manufacture, easy installation, and dosagecontrol with resulting economy in chemical usage.

Further, a Taiwanese Patents No, 514085, 502763, 351365 and U.S. Pat No.5,073,992 discloses different detergent dispensers for a toilet.However, these detergent dispensers are all used to be installed insidethe water tank of the toilet. In a long-term use, it is inconvenient toreplace the detergent dispenser or replenish the detergent. On the otherhand, because the detergent dispenser is immersed in the water, grossand slippery attachment may grow outside the detergent dispenser.Moreover, it is impossible to check the residual amount of the detergentdispenser visually.

Also, the solution commonly used for toilet bowl sanitation is theautomatic dispenser (usually plastic) that hangs just under the rim,dispensing cleaning solution with each flush, to both clean anddeodorize.

However, in the aforementioned way of dispensing the cleaning solution,it is noted that the concentration of the cleaning solution decreasesrapidly after repeated flushing of the urinal. Thus, the highconcentration of cleaning solution when the urinal is used for the firsttime results in waste, while the lower concentration of cleaningsolution after repeated flushing of the urinal results in a lesseffective cleaning action. Also, most of the dispensers, if not all,available in the market are installed and/or fitted in such a mannerthat they are accessible to any person including infants or children's.Since they are accessible the infants or children's can easily come incontact with the cleaning solution which may be hazardous, if not lifethreatening, if consumed inadvertently.

Therefore what needed is a system and/or a device that is internal tothe flush tank and allows cleaning solution to be dispensedautomatically with each flush, with full and even howl coverage, withouthuman contact and without wasting any of the cleaner.

All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extentas if each individual publication or patent application werespecifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference isinconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein,the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definitionof that term in the reference does not apply.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to the field of a dispenser, moreparticularly to a cleaning solution dispenser for use in a water tank.

The present invention relates in general to a flush toilet with anadd-on liquid dispenser, and more particularly, to a liquid dispenserbeing installed inside a flush toilet so that the user does not get incontact with the cleaning solution of the dispenser for replenishment.Also, the user doesn't need to open the lid of the water tank to fillthe cleaner.

The present invention utilizes the combination of two containers,wherein the first container is installed outside the water tank andsecond container is installed inside the water tank.

The first container, which is installed outside the water tank, willprovide the cleaning solution to the second container, which isinstalled inside the water tank. However, the cleaning solution will bedeposited only in the second container. The first container will notstore any cleaning solution. The first container will be used only torefill the inside second container through a connecting means eternally.

The connecting mean can be a small pipe, or any other connecting meanslike hose etc. The connecting mean passes through a hole.

The present invention seeks to provide a chemical dispenser for a flushtoilet that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture, easy to install inexisting toilets, and that provides a controlled dosage of chemical eachtime the toilet is flushed.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a dispenserwhich can effectively dispense cleaning solution in a water tank.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a water tank whichis capable of discharging a mixture of water and an effective amount ofcleaning solution to a urinal (or toilet bowl).

According to one aspect of the present invention, a cleaning solutiondispenser system for installation in a flush water tank to automaticallydispense a cleaning solution along with a flush is disclosed. Thecleaning solution dispenser system includes the flush water tank with atleast one through hole, the water tank comprising a tank body and a lid.covered on the tank body. The cleaning solution dispenser systemincludes a first container installed outside on the flush water tankhaving a removable stopper to allow the first container to be filledwith the cleaning solution, and a tube with one end connected to thefirst container at least at a bottom portion of the first containeroutside the flush water tank and the other end inserted inside the flushwater tank via the at least one through hole. The cleaning solutiondispenser system includes a second container installed inside and on atleast one inner wall of the flush water tank and in receipt of the otherend of the tube. The second container comprises the cleaning solutionand a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense a predeterminedquantity of the cleaning solution through an opening of the secondcontainer into flushing water each time along with the flush. The firstcontainer is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from the firstcontainer into second container, whereas the first container is affixedto the outer wall of the water tank and re-filing is performedexternally. There is no need to open the water-tank to refill the firstcontainer, which is attached to the inner wall. Also, the cleaningsolution which is stored in the first container is not exposed tochildren or others from outside.

According to the aspect, said dispensing mechanism is driven by apressure of water flowing into and out of the flush water tank each timealong with the flush of said water.

According to the aspect, said dispensing mechanism includes a springoperated apparatus for producing an increase in pressure within saidsecond container in response to the refilling of the flush water tank ofthe toilet after flushing, and for dispensing the predetermined quantityof the cleaning solution into the flushing water each time along withthe flush of said water.

According to the aspect, during flushing said dispensing mechanismdispenses the predetermined quantity of the cleaning solution into theflushing water through the opening of the second container and whilerefilling of the flushing water said dispensing mechanism locks theopening of the second container to restrict the cleaning solution insidethe second container. This way, the cleaner inside the second containerwill not waste during water replenishment.

According to the aspect, the at least one through hole is in a circular,a rectangular, a square or an oval shape.

According to the aspect, the second container comprises a sensor todetect a level of the cleaning solution inside the second container andto generate at least one notification corresponding to the level.

According to the aspect, the color of the first container will turn redto indicate the level of the cleaning solution in second container. Thisindicate that the cleaning solution is about to be replenished and needto be refilled.

According to the aspect, the at least one notification is associatedwith refilling of the cleaning solution inside each the secondcontainer.

According to the aspect, the at least one notification is associatedwith a level of cleaning solution in the second container.

According to the aspect, the sensor is a level sensor.

According to the aspect, the second container is positioned at least ata lower height than the first container such that the tube creates anangle enabling the cleaning solution to flow there through naturallyinto the second container.

According to the aspect, the second container is positioned at least ata same height as the first container such that the cleaning solutionflows there through naturally into the second container.

According to the aspect, the first container installed outside on theflush water tank through a fastener.

According to the aspect, the second container comprises an aperture atleast at its top to receive the other end of the tube.

According to the aspect, the opening of the second container issurrounded by an enclosure to avoid excess dispensing of the cleaningsolution through the opening.

According to the aspect, said dispensing mechanism includes a springoperated plate operable on the force of gravity.

According to the aspect, the cleaning solution dispenser system enablesto refill the first container and the second container with the cleaningsolution without opening and/or operating the lid of the flush watertank.

According to the aspect, the first container and/or the second containercomprises a microcontroller chip to determine one or more parametersassociated with at least one of the first container, the secondcontainer and the flush water tank to generate one or more notificationsassociated with corresponding hygiene.

According to the aspect, the cleaning solution dispenser system is forinstallation in a sanitary appliance.

According to the aspect, the first container is an empty container andis used to refill the cleaning solation into the second container fromone or more external sources.

According to the aspect, the first container comprises the cleaningsolution pre-stored and is used to refill the cleaning solution into thesecond container. However, the first container may or may not store thecleaner.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a cleaningsolution dispenser apparatus for installation in a flush water tank toautomatically dispense a cleaning solution along with a flush isdisclosed. The cleaning solution dispenser apparatus includes a firstcontainer installed outside on the flush water tank having a removablestopper to allow the first container to be filled with the cleaningsolution, and a tube with one end connected to the first container atleast at a bottom portion of the first container outside the flush watertank and the other end inserted inside the flush water tank via at leastone through hole of the flush water tank. The cleaning solutiondispenser apparatus includes a second container installed inside and onat least one inner wall of the flush water tank and in receipt of theother end of the tube. The second container comprises the cleaningsolution and a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense apredetermined quantity of the cleaning solution through an opening ofthe second container into flushing water each time along with the flush.The first container is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from thefirst container into second container. The dispensing mechanism isdriven by a pressure of water flowing into and out of the flush watertank each time along with the flush of said water.

The implementation of the present invention i.e., the device (alsointerchangeably referred to hereafter as “cleaning solution dispenserapparatus” or “cleaning solution dispenser system”) maximizes use of thetwo universal outlets that allow the toilet bowl to be placed in variouspositions, without needing to be replaced. The device is both easy touse and effective. The device is internal and allows cleaning solutionto be dispensed automatically with each flush, with full and even bowlcoverage, without human contact and without wasting any of the cleaner.The product is internal. No external intervention is necessary refillingthe cleaner is simple for all. Moreover, this product can be purchasedas a smart device, to communicate with your smart hone via the internetin order to maintain freshness and hygiene at all times, day and night.

The implementation of the present invention the device (alsointerchangeably referred to hereafter as “cleaning solution dispenserapparatus” or “cleaning solution dispenser system”) can be used in anytype of toilet, whether the cistern is open or concealed in a wall.

As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow,the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless thecontext clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the descriptionherein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise.

In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the writtendescription and attached claims are approximations that can varydepending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by aparticular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parametersshould be construed in light of the number of reported significantdigits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstandingthat the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scopeof some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numericalvalues set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely aspracticable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of theinvention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from thestandard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve asa shorthand method of referring individually to each separate valuefalling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, eachindividual value is incorporated into the specification as if it wereindividually recited herein. All methods described herein can beperformed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein orotherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and allexamples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respectto certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminatethe invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of theinvention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should beconstrued as indicating any non-claimed element essential to thepractice of the invention.

Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the inventiondisclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each groupmember can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combinationwith other members of the group or other elements found herein. One ormore members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group forreasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion ordeletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the groupas modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups usedin the appended claims.

Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventivesubject matter will become MOM apparent from the following detaileddescription of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanyingdrawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in andconstitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrateexemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with thedescription, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitationof the present disclosure, and wherein:

FIG. 1A is an exemplary position of a first container installed outsideon a flush water tank, according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is an exemplary removable stopper to allow the first containerto be filled with the cleaning solution, according to one embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 2A is an exemplary position of the first container outside theflush water tank having its end inserted inside the flush water tank viaat least one through hole, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2B is an exemplary fastener which enables the first container tocouple from outside the flush water tank, according to one embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary arrangement of a first container outsidethe flush water tank in connection with a second container inside theflush water tank via a tube, in accordance with an aspect of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates segregated components as shown in FIG. 3, inaccordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary an opening of the second containersurrounded by an enclosure to avoid excess dispensing of the cleaningsolution through the opening, in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate exemplary opening and closing of the dispensingmechanism operative to dispense a predetermined quantity of the cleaningsolution through the opening of the second container, in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary arrangement, of a first containeroutside the flush water tank in connection with a second containerinside the flush water tank via a tube, in accordance with an aspect ofthe present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosuredepicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in suchdetail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount ofdetail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations ofembodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover allmodifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope ofthe present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Embodiments of the present disclosure include various steps, which willbe described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components ormay be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used tocause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with theinstructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performedby a combination of hardware, software, and firmware or by humanoperators.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as a computerprogram product, which may include a machine-readable storage mediumtangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program acomputer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. Themachine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, fixed (hard)drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact discread-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductormemories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs),programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs),electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or opticalcards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable forstoring electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, suchas software or firmware).

If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”,“could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, thatparticular component or feature is not required to be included or havethe characteristic.

As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow,the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless thecontext clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the descriptionherein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise.

Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodimentsare shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only forillustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough andcomplete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those ofordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, beembodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limitedto the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will bereadily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principlesdefined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applicationswithout departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, allstatements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well asspecific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural andfunctional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that suchequivalents include both currently known equivalents as well asequivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed thatperform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, theterminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describingexemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, thepresent invention is to be accorded the widest, scope encompassingnumerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with theprinciples and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, detailsrelating to technical material that is known in the technical fieldsrelated to the invention have not been described in detail so as not tounnecessarily obscure the present invention.

Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which forinfringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to thevarious elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending onthe context, all references below to the “invention” may in some casesrefer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will berecognized that references to the “invention” will refer to subjectmatter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable orderunless otherwise indicated herein gar otherwise clearly contradicted bycontext The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language to (e.g.,“such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein isintended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose alimitation On the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No languagein the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimedelement essential to the practice of the invention.

The present disclosure relates to the field of a dispenser, moreparticularly to a cleaning solution dispenser for use in a water tank.

The present invention relates in general to a flush toilet with anadd-on liquid dispenser, and more particularly, to a liquid dispenserbeing installed inside a flush toilet so that the user does not get incontact with the cleaning solution of the dispenser for replenishment.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cleaningsolution dispenser system for installation in a flush water tank toautomatically dispense a cleaning solution along with a flush isdisclosed. The cleaning solution dispenser system includes the flushwater tank with at least one through hole, the water tank comprising atank body and a lid, covered on the tank body. The cleaning solutiondispenser system includes a first container installed outside on theflush water tank having a removable stopper to allow the first containerto be filled with the cleaning solution, and a tube with one endconnected to the first container at least at a bottom portion of thefirst container outside the flush water tank and the other end insertedinside the flush water tank via the at least one through hole. Thecleaning solution dispenser system includes a second container installedinside and on at least one inner wall of the flush water tank and inreceipt of the other end of the tube. The second container comprises thecleaning solution and a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense apredetermined quantity of the cleaning solution through an opening ofthe second container into flushing water each time along with the flush.The first container is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from thefirst container into second container.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a cleaningsolution dispenser apparatus for installation in a flush water tank toautomatically dispense a cleaning solution along with a flush isdisclosed. The cleaning solution dispenser apparatus includes a firstcontainer installed outside on the flush water tank having a removablestopper to allow the first container to be filled with the cleaningsolution, and a tube with one end connected to the first container atleast at a bottom portion of the first container outside the flush watertank and the other end inserted inside the flush water tank via at leastone through hole of the flush water tank. The cleaning solutiondispenser apparatus includes a second container installed inside and onat least one inner wall of the flush water tank and in receipt of theother end of the tube. The second container comprises the cleaningsolution and a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense apredetermined quantity of the cleaning solution through an opening ofthe second container into flushing water each time along with the flush.The first container is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from thefirst container into second container. The dispensing mechanism isdriven by a pressure of water flowing into and out of the flush watertank each time along with the flush of said water.

In an exemplary implementation, the present invention i.e., a cleaningsolution dispenser system and/or a cleaning solution dispenser apparatuscan be incorporated with one or more Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

In another exemplary implementation, the device and/or the manufacturingmachine can be embedded with/incorporated with one or more Internet ofThings (IoT) devices.

As used herein, the JOT devices can be a device that includes sensingand/or control functionality as well as a WiFi™ transceiver radio orinterface, a Bluetooth™ transceiver radio or interface, a Zigbee™transceiver radio or interface, an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transceiverradio or interface, a Wi-Fi-Direct transceiver radio or interface, aBluetooth™ Low Energy (BLE) transceiver radio or interface, and/or anyother wireless network transceiver radio or interface that allows theIoT device to communicate with a wide area network and with one or moreother devices, in some embodiments, an IoT device does not include acellular network transceiver radio or interface, and thus may not beconfigured to directly communicate with a cellular network. In someembodiments, an IoT device may include a cellular transceiver radio, andmay be configured to communicate with a cellular network using thecellular network transceiver radio.

IoT devices may include home automation network devices that allow auser to access, control, and/or configure various home applianceslocated within the user's home or outside of the user's home. Networkdevice may include a home automation switch that may be coupled with ahome appliance. In some embodiments, network devices may be used inother environments, such as a business, a school, an establishment, apark, or any place that can support a local area network to enablecommunication with network devices. For example, a network device canallow a user to access, control, and/or configure devices, such asoffice-related devices, audio and/or video related devices,media-playback devices), computing devices, lighting devices, devicesassociated with a security system, devices associated with an alarmsystem, devices that can be operated in an, and/or the like.

A user may communicate with the cleaning solution dispenser systemand/or the cleaning solution dispenser apparatus using an access devicethat may include any human-to-machine interface with network connectioncapability that allows access to a network. For example, the accessdevice may include a stand-alone interface (e.g., a cellular telephone,a smartphone, a home computer, a laptop computer, a tablet, a personaldigital assistant (PDA), a computing device, a wearable device such as asmart watch, a wall panel, a keypad, or the like), an interface that isbuilt into an appliance or other device e.g., a television, arefrigerator, a security system, a game console, a browser, or thelike), a speech or gesture interface e.g., a Kinect™ sensor, a Wiimote™,or the like), an IoT device interface (e.g., an Internet enabled devicesuch as a wall switch, a control interface, or other suitableinterface), or the like. In some embodiments, the access device mayinclude a cellular or other broadband network transceiver radio orinterface, and may be configured to communicate with a cellular or otherbroadband network using the cellular or broadband network transceiverradio. In some embodiments, the access device may not include a cellularnetwork transceiver radio or interface.

User may interact with the network devices using an application, a webbrowser, a proprietary program, or any other program executed andoperated by the access device. In some embodiments, the access devicemay communicate directly with the network devices (e.g., communicationsignal). For example, the access device may communicate directly withnetwork devices using Zigbee™ signals, Bluetooth™ signals, WiFi™signals, infrared (IR) signals, UWB signals, WiFi-Direct signals, BLEsignals, sound frequency signals, or the like. In some embodiments, theaccess device may communicate with the network devices via the gatewaysand/or a cloud network.

Local area network may include a wireless network, a wired network, or acombination of a wired and wireless network. A wireless network mayinclude any wireless interface or combination of wireless interfaces(e.g., Zigbee™, Bluetooth™, WiFi™, IR, UWB, WiFi-Direct, BLE, cellular,Long-Term Evolution (LTE), WiMax™, or the like). A wired network mayinclude any wired interface (e.g., fiber, Ethernet, powerline, Ethernetover coaxial cable, digital signal line (DSL), or the like). The wiredand/or wireless networks may be implemented using various routers,access points, bridges, gateways, or the like, to connect devices in thelocal area network. For example, the local area network may includegateway and gateway. Gateway can provide communication capabilities tonetwork devices and/or access device via radio signals in order toprovide communication, location, and/or other services to the devices.The gateway is directly connected to the external network and mayprovide other gateways and devices in the local area net with access tothe external network. The gateway may be designated as a primarygateway.

The network access provided by gateway may be of any type of networkfamiliar to those skilled in the art that can support datacommunications using any of a variety of commercially-availableprotocols. For example, gateways may provide wireless communicationcapabilities for the local area network using particular communicationsprotocols, such as WiFi™ (e.g., IEEE 802.11 family standards, or otherwireless communication technologies, or any combination thereof). Usingthe communications protocol(s), the gateways may provide radiofrequencies on which wireless enabled devices in the local area networkcan communicate. gateway may also be referred to as a base station, anaccess point, Node B, Evolved Node B (eNodeB) access point base station,a Femtocell, home base station, home Node B, home eNodeB, or the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cleaning solutiondispenser system for installation in a flush water tank to automaticallydispense a cleaning solution along with a flush is disclosed. Thecleaning solution dispenser system includes the flush water tank with atleast one through a hole 110, the water tank 102 comprising a tank bodyand a lid 104 covered on the tank body. The cleaning solution dispensersystem includes a first container 106 installed outside on the flushwater tank having a removable stopper 108 to allow the first containerto be filled with the cleaning solution, and a tube 114 with one end 116connected to the first container at least at a bottom portion of thefirst container outside the flush water tank and the other end 118inserted inside the flush water tank via the at least one through hole110. The cleaning solution dispenser system includes a second container120 installed inside and on at least one inner wall 122 of the flushwater tank 102 and in receipt of the other end 118 of the tube 114. Thesecond container comprises the cleaning solution and a dispensingmechanism 124 operative to dispense a predetermined quantity of thecleaning solution through an opening 126 of the second container intoflushing water each time along with the flush. The first container 106is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from the first container intosecond container 120.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, said dispensingmechanism is driven by a pressure of water flowing into and out of theflush water tank each time along with the flush of said water.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, said dispensingmechanism includes a spring operated apparatus for producing an increasein pressure within said second container in response to the refilling ofthe flush water tank of the toilet after flushing, and for dispensingthe predetermined quantity of the cleaning solution into the flushingwater each time along with the flush of said water.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, during flushingsaid dispensing mechanism dispenses the predetermined quantity of thecleaning solution into the flushing water through the opening of thesecond container and while refilling of the flushing water saiddispensing mechanism locks the opening of the second container torestrict the cleaning solution inside the second container.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the at least onethrough hole is in a circular, a rectangular, a square or an oval shape.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first containerand/or the second container comprises a sensor to detect a level of thecleaning solution inside each the first container and or the secondcontainer and to generate at least one notification corresponding to thelevel.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the at least onenotification is associated with refilling of the cleaning solutioninside each the first container and/or the second container.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the at least onenotification is associated with a level of the cleaning solution in ofeach the first container and/or the second container.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sensor is alevel sensor.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the secondcontainer is positioned at least at a lower height than the firstcontainer such that the tube creates an angle enabling the cleaningsolution to flow therethrough naturally into the second container.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the secondcontainer is positioned at least at a same height as the first containersuch that the cleaning solution flows therethrough naturally into thesecond container.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first containerinstalled outside on the flush water tank through a fastener 112.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the secondcontainer comprises an aperture at least at its top to receive the otherend of the tube.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the opening of thesecond container is surrounded by an enclosure 128 to avoid excessdispensing of the cleaning solution through the opening.

In an exemplary embodiment, of the present invention, said dispensingmechanism includes a spring operated plate operable on the force ofgravity.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cleaningsolution dispenser, system enables to refill the first container and thesecond container with the cleaning solution without opening and/oroperating the flush water tank.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first containerand/or the second container comprises a microcontroller chip todetermine one or more parameters associated with at least one of thefirst container, the second container and the flush water tank togenerate one or more notifications associated with correspondinghygiene.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cleaningsolution dispenser system is for installation in a sanitary appliance.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first containeris an empty container and is used to refill the cleaning solution intothe second container from one or more external sources.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first containercomprises the cleaning solution pre-stored and is used to refill thecleaning solution into the second container.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a cleaningsolution dispenser apparatus for installation in a flush water tank toautomatically dispense a cleaning solution along with a flush isdisclosed. The cleaning solution dispenser apparatus includes a firstcontainer installed outside on the flush water tank having a removablestopper to allow the first container to be filled with the cleaningsolution, and a rube with one end connected to the first container atleast at a bottom portion of the first container outside the flush watertank and the other end inserted inside the flush water tank via at leastone through hole of the flush water tank. The cleaning solutiondispenser apparatus includes a second container installed inside and onat least one inner wall of the flush water tank and in receipt of theother end of the tube. The second container comprises the cleaningsolution and a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense apredetermined quantity of the cleaning solution through an opening ofthe second container into flushing water each time along with the flush.The first container is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from thefirst container into second container. The dispensing mechanism isdriven by a pressure of water flowing into and out of the flush watertank each time along with the flush of said water.

The implementation of the present invention i.e. “cleaning solutiondispenser apparatus” or “cleaning solution dispenser system” can be usedin any type of toilet, whether the cistern is open or concealed in awall.

FIG. 1 A is an exemplary position of first container installed outsideon a flush water tank, according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is an exemplary removable stopper to allow the first containerto be filled with the cleaning solution, according to one embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 2A is an exemplary position of the first container outside theflush water tank having its end inserted inside the flush water tank viaat least one through hole, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2B is an exemplary fastener which enables the first container tocouple from outside the flush water tank, according to one embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a exemplary arrangement of the first containeroutside the flush water tank in connection with the second containerinside the flush water tank via, a tube, in accordance with an aspect ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates segregated components as shown in FIG. 3, inaccordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary an opening of the second containersurrounded by an enclosure to avoid excess dispensing of the cleaningsolution through the opening, in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate exemplary opening and closing of the dispensingmechanism operative to dispense a predetermined quantity of the cleaningsolution through the opening of the second container, in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary arrangement of a first container outsidethe flush water tank in connection with a second container inside theflush water tank via. a tube, in accordance with an aspect of thepresent disclosure.

It an exemplary implementation, since the water pipe must be installedon the right or the left side (depending upon the placement of the bowland tank), toilet bowl manufacturers has created 2 universal outlets forwater. One of these is connected to a pipe, while the other remainsunused. This unused side can be attached to our product in a way that issanitary, does not require professional installation or changing thetank shape, and without sullying the water or disturbing the float ballin any way.

By attaching the product of the present invention to the side of thetank, the product of the present invention takes advantage of the tanksability to provide stability and easy, effortless access to the productof the present invention.

With each flush, a measured amount of non-chemical cleaner is releasedinto the water stream that will rinse the bowl, for maximum cleaningeffect. During this process, water prevents the over-dispensing ofcleaner and the cleaner combines with water to ensure the best and mosteffective rinse, without wastefulness.

The product of the present invention offers the following advantages:

-   -   The apparatus/product of the present invention is safe and        prevents child safety hazards (and pet safety hazards . . . ).    -   The apparatus is made for the everyday consumer, avoiding        mechanisms that are complicated, prohibitive and expensive.    -   The dispenser is refilled externally and simply, without opening        the toilet tank or coming into contact with the cleaning        solution.    -   The cleaning solution is dispensed in measured quantities,        guaranteeing both savings and an optimally clean and fresh        toilet bowl.    -   Suggested add-on development for maximum convenience: connecting        the dispenser to the smart home via the internet, for        round-the-clock remote sanitation and freshness.    -   The apparatus can be installed next to the sink or shower to        dispense refreshing, scented solution with the push of a button.    -   The apparatus can be installed adjacent to the men's room that        contains solution to neutralize bad odors with the push of a        button. This solution will help maintain sanitation while        refreshing the men's room throughout the day.

The aforementioned water tank is suitable for use with a flushing systemof a urinal. However, the cleaning solution dispenser can also beinstalled in the tank body of a toilet bowl (not shown) to achieve theeffects of the present invention.

Various terms as used herein re shown below. To the extent a term usedin a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadestdefinition persons in the pertinent art have given that term asreflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time offiling.

It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many moremodifications besides those already described are possible withoutdeparting from the inventive concepts herein. Moreover, in interpretingboth the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpretedin the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. Innparticular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpretedas referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusivemanner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or stepsmay be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where thespecification claims refers to at least one of something selected fromthe group consisting of A, B, C . . . , and N, the text should beinterpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N,or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodimentswill so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein thatothers can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adaptfor various applications such specific embodiments without departingfrom the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations andmodifications should and are intended to be comprehended within themeaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is tobe understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is forthe purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while theembodiments herein have been described in terms of preferredembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that theembodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scopeof the appended claims.

While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated anddescribed, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to theseembodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations,substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in theart, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, as described inthe claims.

In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited,the term “mounted,” “connected.” “connected,” “fixed” and other terms tobe broadly understood, for example, can be a fixed connection, it can bedetachable connection, or integrally; can be mechanically connected, ormay be electrically connected; can be connected directly, or indirectlythrough the intermediary may be connected, may be interaction betweenthe two internal communicating elements or two elements. Those ofordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that the aboveterminology specific meaning in the present invention, depending on thecircumstances.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the term“one embodiment,” “an embodiments”, “an example”, “an instance”, or“some examples” and the description is meant in connection with theembodiment or example described The particular feature, structure,material, or characteristic included in the present invention, at leastone embodiment or example. In the present specification, the term of theabove schematic representation is not necessarily for the sameembodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features structures,materials, or characteristics described in any one or more embodimentsor examples in proper manner. Moreover, those skilled in the art can bedescribed in the specification of different embodiments or examples arejoined and combinations thereof.

All of the features disclosed in this specification (including anyaccompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps ofany method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination,except combinations where at least some of such features and/or stepsare mutually exclusive.

Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanyingclaims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative featuresserving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly statedotherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each featuredisclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent orsimilar features.

The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoingembodiment(s), The invention extends to any novel one, or any novelcombination, of the features disclosed in this specification (includingany accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or, to any novel one,or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process sodisclosed.

While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention,other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised withoutdeparting from the basic scope thereof The scope of the invention isdetermined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited tothe described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included toenable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use theinvention when combined with information and knowledge available to theperson having ordinary skill in the art.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cleaning solution dispenser system forinstallation in a flush water tank to automatically dispense a cleaningsolution along with a flush, said cleaning solution dispensercomprising: the flush water tank with at least one through hole, thewater tank comprising a tank body and a lid covered on the tank body; afirst container installed outside on the flush water tank having aremovable stopper to allow the first container to be filled with thecleaning solution, and a tube with one end connected to the firstcontainer at least at a bottom portion of the first container outsidethe flush water tank and the other end inserted inside the flush watertank via the at least one through hole; and a second container installedinside and on at least one inner wall of the flush water tank and inreceipt of the other end of the tube, the second container comprises thecleaning solution and a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense apredetermined quantity of the cleaning solution through an opening ofthe second container into a flushing water each time along with theflush, wherein the first container is adapted to refill the cleaningsolution from the first container into second container.
 2. The cleaningsolution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein said dispensing mechanismis driven by a pressure of water flowing into and out of the flush watertank each time along with the flush of said water.
 3. The cleaningsolutions dispenser system of claim 1, wherein said dispensing mechanismincludes a spring operated apparatus for producing an increase inpressure within said second container in response to the refilling ofthe flush water tank of the toilet after flushing, and for dispensingthe predetermined quantity of the cleaning solution into the flushingwater each time along with the flush of said water.
 4. The cleaningsolution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein during flushing saiddispensing mechanism dispenses the predetermined quantity of thecleaning solution into the flushing water through the opening of thesecond container and while refining of the flushing water saiddispensing mechanism locks the opening of the second container torestrict the cleaning solution inside the second container.
 5. Thecleaning solution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the at least onethrough hole is in a circular, a rectangular, a square or an oval shape.6. The cleaning solution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the firstcontainer and/or the second container comprises a sensor to detect alevel of the cleaning solution inside each the first container and/orthe second container and to generate at least one notificationcorresponding to the level.
 7. The cleaning solution dispenser system ofclaim 6, wherein the at least one notification is associated withrefilling of the cleaning solution inside each the first containerand/or the second container.
 8. The cleaning solution dispenser systemof claim 6, wherein the at least one notification is associated with ahealth of each the first container and/or the second container.
 9. Thecleaning solution dispenser system of claim 6, wherein the sensor is alevel sensor.
 10. The cleaning solution dispenser system of claim 1,wherein the second container is positioned at least at a lower heightthan the first container such that the tube creates an angle enablingthe cleaning solution to flow through naturally into the secondcontainer.
 11. The cleaning solution dispenser system, of claim 1,wherein the second container is positioned at least at a same height asthe first container such that the cleaning solution flows throughnaturally into the second container.
 12. The cleaning solution dispensersystem of claim 1, wherein the first container installed outside on theflush water tank through a fastener.
 13. The cleaning solution dispensersystem of claim 1, wherein the second container comprises an aperture atleast at its top to receive the other end of the tube.
 14. The cleaningsolution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the opening of the secondcontainer is surrounded by an enclosure to avoid excess dispensing ofthe cleaning solution through the opening.
 15. The cleaning solutiondispenser system of claim 1, wherein said dispensing mechanism includesa spring operated plate operable on the force of gravity.
 16. Thecleaning solution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the cleaningsolution dispenser system enables to refill the first container and thesecond container with the cleaning solution without opening and/oroperating the flush water tank.
 17. The cleaning solution dispensersystem of claim 1, wherein the first container and/or the secondcontainer comprises a microcontroller chip to determine one or moreparameters associated with at least one of the first container, thesecond container and the flush water tank to generate one or morenotifications associated with corresponding hygiene.
 18. The cleaningsolution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the rust container is anempty container and is used to refill the cleaning solution into thesecond container from one or more external sources,
 19. The cleaningsolution dispenser system of claim 1, wherein the first containercomprises the cleaning solution pre-stored and is used to refill thecleaning solution into the second container.
 20. A cleaning solutiondispenser apparatus for installation in a flush water tank toautomatically dispense a cleaning solution along with a flush, saidcleaning solution dispenser comprising: a first container installedoutside on the flush water tank having a removable stopper to allow thefirst container to be filled with the cleaning solution, and a tube withone end connected to the first container at least at a bottom portion ofthe first container outside the flush water tank and the other endinserted inside the flush water tank via at least one through hole ofthe flush water tank; and a second container installed inside and on atleast one inner wall of the flush water tank and in receipt of the otherend of the rube, the second container comprises the cleaning solutionand a dispensing mechanism operative to dispense a predeterminedquantity, of the cleaning solution through an opening of the secondcontainer into a flushing water each time along with the flush, whereinthe first container is adapted to refill the cleaning solution from thefirst container into second container, and wherein said dispensingmechanism is driven by a pressure of water flowing into and out of theflush water tank each time along with the flush of said water.